You Lose!

I have two pictures to share with you today. Recently, I've been so busy that I've haven't had time to do write any Blog updates!
So let me rectify this by posting two of my recently created images.

I've taken this particular piece a couple of days ago.
I managed to get this image while experimenting with focused shots on some chess pieces. One of the images that I took came out a little blurry; but after cropping, tweaking and editing, I managed to come up with this effect.

Unfortunately, due to cropping 50% of the image (cutting out a knight and some really terrible blurring of a background object) and extensive editing of the rest, this image can't be purchased as a frame or a canvas. Instead, readers who love this may be able to purchase it as a Greeting card / Postcard or Matted Print.

I came up with the title as the image conjures up the feeling of failing and losing. In this case, the victor was the White Bishop (among others).

Part of the "In Miniature Collection"

Until next time....

The Mayflower

I wanted to talk about "The Mayflower" as it has just been featured in one of Redbubble's Groups -- "Everything old is new again!"
This is a group that collects artwork, photography, digital art that captures the bygone era.

Their group description:

"We are looking for the time frame of 1700 to 1950 which is a 250 year window.

We will accept photos of heritage listed buildings, old buildings, old homes, chandeliers, furniture, interiors, statues, trams and trains, ornate staircases & fountains etc, or other manufactured items that were built or manufactured before 1950.

This group will also accept vintage photos and photos of antiques, photos of architecture or architectural photos.

We are only looking for photos that show the item in its original pristine condition, or if the item has been lovingly restored – we do not accept anything run down or dilapidated or rusted away".

Check this group out! --- Personally, I love old things (as noted many times, I'm totally interested in history and historical things so this group appeals to me).

I'm glad this photograph got featured, as I'm personally pleased how this particular piece turned out.

Please check out my other Blog, "Through the eyes of a Londoner," as I talk about "The Mayflower" in greater depth.

As always, if you love this, you can purchase it here.

Until next time.....

Victoria Park

This was taken early in September of last year. It is an unedited photograph of Victoria Park (Tower Hamlets, East London) with the view toward the West.


You may view and purchase this photograph via my redbubble account.

Until next time....

Off the Rails!

This is a different angle from my other picture called "Abandoned."

A shot taken earlier in 2010 of a couple of Tube trains placed on the roof of a building in Shoreditch, East London (just up the road from Bishopsgate, City of London).

This picture hasn't been edited except for some sharpening. A very unusual sight in London.

Available for sale via my Redbubble account.

Until next time......

Playing catch-up!

I'm not sure what to think about this picture. I’ve taken and edited this picture some time ago but because I was unsure of it, I’ve only just recently uploaded it!

I think this was taken and edited back in September 2010. I was taking a break in London's Tottenham Court Road outside Costa Coffee.
As you can see, I was "Playing catch-up" with some work that I had to do along with my daily (free) paper.

You can clearly see that i've almost gone overboard with my sharpening and contrasting in this shot but makes for an interesting image overall.

Let me know what you think.
Also, what do you think of the larger picture at the top as opposed to the frame view? all comments welcome (email if you like).

Available for sale via my redbubble account.

Until next time.....

Ping my podcast

Printed in Britain

I've taken, edited and uploaded this picture for sale yesterday. A close-up shot of the printed page. The picture was edited using Google's Picasa software.

Enjoy!

Can be purchased here as a greeting card, laminated print, matted print, canvasses or frames.

Until next time....

Cuff-links

This was taken, edited and uploaded earlier in December.

This photograph is the first in a series of photographs collected together to form the "in Miniature" collection. I hope to eventually have a range of close-up shots of everyday, easily missed objects.

I really like how this shot turned out. If you like this too, you can purchase this photograph here. You don't have to fork out for a frame, you can also buy it as a greeting card or postcard (costs £1.18 for a postcard, £1.48 for a standard sized greeting card).

Until next time.....